Description
Moist and flavorful muffins combining earthy matcha green tea, natural sweetness of ripe bananas, and tropical shredded coconut for a wholesome and energizing treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness and moisture.
For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based yogurt.
Substitute shredded sweetened coconut with unsweetened to reduce sugar.
Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
Store muffins in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: approx. 10g
- Sodium: approx. 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg